D.B.C. Corporation v. Table De France, Inc.
Plaintiff: DBC Corporation
Defendant: Table De France, Inc. and Michel De France
Case Number: 5:2019cv02042
Filed: October 24, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Jesus G Bernal
Referring Judge: Kenly Kiya Kato
2 Judge: Shashi H Kewalramani
3 Judge: Christina A Snyder
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1051
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 19, 2019 Filing 51 REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Closing) (Attachments: #1 attachment) (twdb)
December 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ORDER by Judge Jesus G. Bernal, Granting Joint Stipulation to Consolidate Related Cases for All Purposes and Request to Set Scheduling Conference for Consolidated Cases on 1/27/2020 #48 . All filings shall occur in U.S. Central District Case No. 5:19-CV-00423-JGB(KKx). The Scheduling Conference is vacated. A separate trial order will issue. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.), Cases associated with Lead Case EDCV19-423. (twdb)
December 16, 2019 Filing 49 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 7-10 days, filed by Defendant Table De France, Inc... (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates Worksheet)(Parker, Kenneth)
December 16, 2019 Filing 48 Joint STIPULATION to Consolidate Cases as to 5:19-cv-00423-JGB-KK and 5:19-cv-02042-JGB-KK filed by Defendant Table De France, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Parker, Kenneth)
December 4, 2019 Filing 47 ANSWER to COMPLAINT - event converted from ICMS, #1 JURY DEMAND. and Defenses to Counterclaims filed by Plaintiff and Counterclaim Defendant DBC Corporation.(Singletary, Jeffrey)
November 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Jesus G. Bernal. Scheduling Conference set for 1/13/2020 at 11:00 AM before Judge Jesus G. Bernal. (iva)
November 13, 2019 Filing 45 ANSWER to COMPLAINT - event converted from ICMS, #1 JURY DEMAND. and COUNTERCLAIMS filed by Defendant Table De France, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Counterclaim)(Parker, Kenneth)
November 12, 2019 Filing 44 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Stephanie M Rippee on behalf of Defendant Table De France, Inc.. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case and will be removed pursuant to G109 Notice. (lt)
November 12, 2019 Filing 43 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Brian C Smith on behalf of Defendant Table De France, Inc.. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case and will be removed pursuant to G109 Notice. (lt)
November 6, 2019 Filing 42 Notice of Electronic Filing re Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form,, #30 , Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice #41 , Corporate Disclosure Statement #35 , Notice of Assignment to United States Judges(CV-18) - optional html form #26 , Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form #27 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jason E. Fortenberry to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff DBC Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-24705644) #37 , Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form,, #28 , Notice of Appearance #33 , Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice #40 , Transferring Case purs GO 19-03 (Related Case)(CV-34), #36 , Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only #39 , Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form,, #29 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael C. Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff DBC Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-24705684) #38 , Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form,, #34 , Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form,, #31 , Notice of Related Case(s) #32 e-mailed to Stephanie Rippee bounced due to 5.1.0 Unknown Address Error. The primary e-mail address associated with the attorney record has been deleted. Pursuant to Local Rules it is the attorneys obligation to maintain all personal contact information including e-mail address in the CM/ECF system. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lmh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
November 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER by Judge Jesus G. Bernal: Granting #38 Non-Resident Attorney Michael C. Williams APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of D.B.C. Corporation Plaintiffs, designating Jeffrey M. Singletary as local counsel. (twdb)
November 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER by Judge Jesus G. Bernal: Granting #37 Non-Resident Attorney Jason E. Fortenberry APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of D.B.C. Corporation Plaintiffs, designating Jeffrey M. Singletary as local counsel. (twdb)
November 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 39 STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Jesus G. Bernal. (ima)
October 31, 2019 Filing 38 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael C. Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff DBC Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-24705684) filed by Plaintiff DBC Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Singletary, Jeffrey)
October 31, 2019 Filing 37 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jason E. Fortenberry to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff DBC Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-24705644) filed by Plaintiff DBC Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Singletary, Jeffrey)
October 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 19-03-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 5:19-cv-00423 JGB(KKx). Case transferred from Magistrate Judge Shashi H. Kewalramani and Judge Christina A. Snyder to Judge Jesus G. Bernal and Magistrate Judge Kenly Kiya Kato for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 5:19-cv-02042 JGB(KKx). Signed by Judge Jesus G. Bernal (rn)
October 29, 2019 Filing 35 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Table De France, Inc. (Parker, Kenneth)
October 29, 2019 Filing 34 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance #33 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel G123. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak)
October 29, 2019 Filing 33 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Jeffrey M Singletary on behalf of Plaintiff DBC Corporation (Attorney Jeffrey M Singletary added to party DBC Corporation(pty:pla))(Singletary, Jeffrey)
October 29, 2019 Filing 32 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Defendant Table De France, Inc.. Related Case(s): 5:19-cv-00423-JGB-KK (Parker, Kenneth)
October 28, 2019 Filing 31 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Brian C. Smith. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. (et)
October 28, 2019 Filing 30 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Stephanie M Rippee. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. (et)
October 28, 2019 Filing 29 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Michael C Williams. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. (et)
October 28, 2019 Filing 28 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Jason Fortenberry. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. (et)
October 24, 2019 Filing 27 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et)
October 24, 2019 Filing 26 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Christina A. Snyder and Magistrate Judge Shashi H. Kewalramani. (et)
October 24, 2019 Filing 25 ORIGINAL file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received from Mississippi Southern
October 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER transferring this civil action to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Signed by District Judge Carlton W. Reeves on 10/23/19 (KNS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
October 23, 2019 Remark : Order transferring case [Doc. 24] emailed to IT Department for electronic transfer of case to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Clerk will docket confirmation of receipt and new case number when received from the Central District of California. (KNS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
October 23, 2019 District Transfer Out to the District of Central District of California. (KNS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
October 21, 2019 Filing 23 NOTICE of Jurisdictional Ruling in US District Court for the Central District of California by Table De France, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-Order Denying Motion to Dismiss)(Rippee, Stephanie) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
July 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER staying case; denying #7 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; denying #15 Motion for Discovery. Signed by District Judge Carlton W. Reeves on 7/9/2019. (AC) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
May 10, 2019 Filing 21 REPLY to Response to Motion re #15 MOTION for Discovery (Jurisdictional) filed by D.B.C. Corporation (Fortenberry, Jason) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
May 7, 2019 Opinion or Order TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting #20 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #15 MOTION for Discovery (Jurisdictional). Reply due on 5/10/2019. Signed by District Judge Carlton W. Reeves on 5/7/2019. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER SHALL ISSUE ON THIS MOTION. (AC) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
May 6, 2019 Filing 20 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #15 MOTION for Discovery (Jurisdictional) by D.B.C. Corporation (Fortenberry, Jason) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 30, 2019 Filing 19 MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION re #15 MOTION for Discovery (Jurisdictional) filed by Table De France, Inc. (Lantz - PHV, Jennifer) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 26, 2019 Filing 18 Rebuttal re #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Insufficient Service of Process filed by Table De France, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Declaration of Jennifer Lantz)(Lantz - PHV, Jennifer) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 23, 2019 Opinion or Order TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting #17 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply re #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Insufficient Service of Process. Reply due on or before 4/26/2019. Signed by District Judge Carlton W. Reeves on 4/23/2019. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER SHALL ISSUE ON THIS MOTION. (AC) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 19, 2019 Filing 17 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Insufficient Service of Process by Table De France, Inc. (Rippee, Stephanie) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 16, 2019 Filing 16 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT re #15 MOTION for Discovery (Jurisdictional) filed by D.B.C. Corporation (Fortenberry, Jason) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 16, 2019 Filing 15 MOTION for Discovery (Jurisdictional) by D.B.C. Corporation (Fortenberry, Jason) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 16, 2019 Filing 14 Response in Opposition re #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Insufficient Service of Process by Table De France, Inc. (Rippee, Stephanie) filed by D.B.C. Corporation (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-DeBeukeulaer's Declaration, #2 Exhibit 2-Fortenberry Declaration, #3 Exhibit 3-TDF Homepage, #4 Exhibit 4-Screenshot of Products, #5 Exhibit 5-Screenshot of FAQ page, #6 Exhibit 6-Screenshot of About Us Page, #7 Exhibit 7-Stacey Jackson Declaration)(Fortenberry, Jason) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 16, 2019 Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian C. Smith on behalf of Table De France, Inc. (Smith, Brian) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 15, 2019 Opinion or Order TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting #10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. That Kenneth G. Parker, Diana C. Obradovich and Jennifer M. Lantz be admitted pro hac vice in this case on behalf of the defendant in association with local counsel and upon registration for electronic filing as required by the Court. No further written order shall issue from the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge F. Keith Ball on 4/15/2019. (JEJ) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 9, 2019 Filing 12 MOTION for Jennifer M. Lantz to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-3962561) by Table De France, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Rippee, Stephanie) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 9, 2019 Filing 11 MOTION for Diana C. Obradovich to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-3962554) by Table De France, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Rippee, Stephanie) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 9, 2019 Filing 10 MOTION for Kenneth G. Parker to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-3962510) by Table De France, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Rippee, Stephanie) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 4, 2019 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Eric Fortenberry on behalf of D.B.C. Corporation (Fortenberry, Jason) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 4, 2019 Opinion or Order TEXT-ONLY ORDER STAYING DISCOVERY pursuant to L.U.Civ.R. 16(b)(3)(B) pending a decision on the Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Insufficient Service of Process at docket no. #7 . No further written order shall issue from the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge F. Keith Ball on 4/4/2019. (JEJ) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 2, 2019 Filing 8 MEMORANDUM in Support re #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Insufficient Service of Process filed by Table De France, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Declaration of Philippe Le Bayon, #2 Exhibit B-Declaration of Erwan Le Bayon, #3 Exhibit C-Declaration of Joana Bernales Navarro, #4 Exhibit D-Declaration of Edith Ramirez)(Rippee, Stephanie) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
April 2, 2019 Filing 7 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Insufficient Service of Process by Table De France, Inc. (Rippee, Stephanie) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
March 21, 2019 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by D.B.C. Corporation. (Williams, Michael) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
March 21, 2019 Filing 5 ***ERROR***DISREGARD THIS ENTRY***SUMMONS Returned Executed by D.B.C. Corporation. (Williams, Michael) Modified on 3/21/2019 (KNS). [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
March 21, 2019 Filing 4 ***ERROR***DISREGARD THIS ENTRY*** SUMMONS Returned Executed by D.B.C. Corporation. Table De France, Inc. served on 3/12/2019, answer due 4/2/2019. (Williams, Michael) Modified on 3/21/2019 (KNS). [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
March 21, 2019 DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #5 : Proof of Service of a summons should be completed and filed with the first page, as issued. Attorney is directed to refile. (KNS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
March 21, 2019 DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #4 : Proof of Service of a summons should be completed and filed with the first page, as issued. Attachment of U.S. Postal return receipt only or Proof is not sufficient without completed proof. Attorney is directed to refile. (KNS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
March 11, 2019 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Table De France, Inc. (KNS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
March 8, 2019 Filing 2 NOTICE OF MAILING of Report of the filing of an action regarding a trademark re #1 Complaint. (KNS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]
March 8, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Table De France, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 34643054025), filed by D.B.C. Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - letter of 08/29/18 to Table de France, Inc., #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(KNS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 10/24/2019.]

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Defendant: Table De France, Inc.
Represented By: Kenneth G. Parker - PHV
Represented By: Brian C. Smith
Represented By: Jennifer M. Lantz - PHV
Represented By: Diana C. Obradovich - PHV
Represented By: Stephanie M Rippee
Represented By: Jennifer M Lantz
Represented By: Kenneth G Parker
Represented By: Diana C Obradovich
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Defendant: Michel De France
Represented By: Kenneth G. Parker - PHV
Represented By: Brian C. Smith
Represented By: Jennifer M. Lantz - PHV
Represented By: Diana C. Obradovich - PHV
Represented By: Stephanie M Rippee
Represented By: Jennifer M Lantz
Represented By: Kenneth G Parker
Represented By: Diana C Obradovich
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Plaintiff: DBC Corporation
Represented By: Jason Eric Fortenberry
Represented By: Michael C Williams
Represented By: Jason Fortenberry
Represented By: Jeffrey M Singletary
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